Rochester tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30

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Nov 15, 2012 at 3:15 AM

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Rochester’s second annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The ceremony will be held riday, Nov. 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Central Square in downtown Rochester. This event, underwritten by Frisbie Memorial Hospital, will include hot chocolate and cookies provided by Citizens Bank, dance performances by Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama, caroling by the Frisbie Carolers and a very special visit from Santa Claus! Children may visit Santa at Federal Savings Bank, located at 17 Wakefield St., any time between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your camera for pictures! Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean will also be at the ceremony to light Rochester’s holiday tree for the first time for the 2012 Holiday Season.

In addition to the festivities at Central Square, many downtown merchants and restaurants will be participating by offering specials and discounts as their establishments to help kick off the holiday shopping season. The following is a list of merchants, to date, that will be participating:

— Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Café: Buy a fish and chip boat for $8.95 and get a second one half off

— Moe’s Italian Sandwiches: Any large sub at half price between 4 and 7 p.m.

-- Portable Pantry Café and Catering: Buy a sandwich and get a free cookie

— Skele-Tones: Spend $10 or more and get 20 percent off your entire purchase

New merchants are being added, so visit www.rochesternh.org for the most updated list of participating merchants and discounts. Downtown businesses interested in participating can contact Patti at 603-332-5080. For more information about the lighting or for entry forms for Rochester’s “Cartoon Christmas” Holiday Parade, contact 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org.

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